On June 11, a heart-stopping matchup between Benin and Nigeria took place in the fourth round of the World Cup African qualifying group stage.
At the beginning of the match, the Nigerian team showed a strong offensive momentum. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze played a clever cross from the right and Onyedika quickly adjusted his stance and fired a powerful shot to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead. However, Benin did not lose heart as they quickly adjusted their strategy in a bid to turn things around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's efforts finally paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and pushed the ball home to make the score 1-1, a goal that not only boosted Benin's morale, but also brought the game to a fever pitch.
In the extra time of the first half, Benin launched another onslaught. In the 45+3th minute, Olaitan kicked a corner kick from the right side, and Mounié scored with a wonderful shot from his right foot to put Benin back on top 2-1. The goal not only gave Benin hope of victory, but also showed their strength.
In the second half, the players on both sides fought hard. The Nigerian team tried to intensify their attack, but the Beninese team defended solidly and managed to withstand the onslaught of the Nigerian team with excellent teamwork and resilience.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin's cross from the right was headed off the line by a defender. In the 86th minute, Onuachu's header went over the crossbar. Although these two chances could not be converted into goals, it was enough to prove the efforts of the Nigerian team in the second half.
As the referee's whistle blew, the match came to an end. Benin made a comeback with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria to win this crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were the key to the team's victory. Despite leading in the first half, Nigeria was unable to withstand Benin's comeback and lost.
